No Nonsense Metal Reviews

SPAWNED FROM HATE:  ACCELERATED BUTCHERY EP    The modern Death-Metal underground is currently bursting with bright new talented bands, all trying to bring something new to the table in order to stand out from the crowd. For Birmingham based outfit, Spawned From Hate, their energising take on the heavy stuff does just the job. Oozing with the true old-school Death-Metal grime, their latest release, the crushing Accelerated Butchery EP, is guaranteed to give the band underground notoriety.     From the static, extraterrestrial gargling sounds of the intro alone, you get the feeling that you know what is coming. Soon as the title track kicks in, suspicions are confirmed and heads are banging. Thick, crunchy riffs and traditional growls are the order of the day here, crafted into a sound that carries undeniable tones of classic Death and Obituary. That said, there is an definite freshness about Accelerated Butchery, as well as a strong consistency within the music that is often f

NO NONSENSE METAL REVIEWS   5 ESSENTIAL ALBUMS EVERY EXTREME MUSIC FAN NEEDS.     Metal music is not everyones cup of tea, but for those of us who are fans, it is more than just music. Metal is a way of life, filled with CD's, mountains of black T-shirts and usually a lot of alcohol. Metal is such a diverse genre that incorporates so many different styles and sounds, that rivalries and divisions expectedly plague this sacred brotherhood, but whether you're a die-hard "MWOBHM" old-schooler, or a flicky-fringe adorning youngster, we all share a common raging thirst for new music. That said, finding your next favourite album is easier said than done. but if extremity is your thing, then here are 5 albums of the brutal stuff to get stuck into. Enjoy!  PORTAL: VEXOVOID     Other than a corpse-laden, candlelit Church at Midnight on October 31st, very few things are more hauntingly terrifying than this album. Portal, have a very unique sound that is unlike anything